Acura MDX 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4984 mm long, 1975 mm wide and 1713 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,814 kg. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The cabin seats seven with standard leather and tri-zone automatic climate control. A dual-screen setup pairs an 8-inch display with a 7-inch touchscreen for audio and controls. AcuraWatch is standard across the board and brings automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise with low-speed follow, and road departure mitigation. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic monitor come with Technology and higher packages. Front and rear parking sensors plus surround-view camera arrive with the Advance package. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrive as standard starting in 2018 models.
Behind the third row you get 447 litres. Fold the third row for 1230 litres. Drop the second and third rows for a maximum 2575 litres with a nearly flat floor.
Maximum braked towing is 1588 kg on FWD models or 2268 kg on SH-AWD models when fitted with the optional trailer hitch and ATF cooler kit. Trailer stability assist is included on SH-AWD. Maximum load rating is 532 kg with the second-row bench.
The cabin features standard leather-trimmed seats with a 10-way power driver's seat including lumbar support and an 8-way power front passenger seat. Heated front seats come standard. Higher packages add ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats. Acoustic glass on the windshield and front doors reduces noise. A power moonroof and tri-zone automatic climate control are included for passenger comfort.
Premium unleaded fuel required. EPA 19/27/22 mpg FWD, 18/26/21 mpg SH-AWD
Maintenance Minder system. no scheduled tune-ups for 100,000 miles
NHTSA 5-star overall vehicle score
IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Standard AcuraWatch with CMBS, LKAS, ACC with LSF and RDM
Seven airbags including driver's knee airbag and ACE body structure
The MDX requires premium unleaded fuel. EPA ratings stand at 19 city, 27 highway and 22 combined for front-wheel-drive models. SH-AWD versions rate 18 city, 26 highway and 21 combined. Advance Package models with idle stop reach 20/27/23 and 19/26/22 respectively.
Servicing follows the Maintenance Minder system that tracks driving conditions to set intervals. The 3.5-liter V6 needs no scheduled tune-ups for 100,000 miles or more beyond regular fluid and filter changes.
Safety ratings include a 5-star overall score from NHTSA. The vehicle earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status. AcuraWatch comes standard across all trims with collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and road departure mitigation. Passive safety includes the ACE body structure plus seven airbags.
Everyday use benefits from a standard multi-angle rearview camera, power tailgate and keyless entry with push-button start. Higher packages add a surround-view camera system.
Length 4984 mm, Width 1975 mm, Height 1713 mm, Wheelbase 2820 mm (MDX 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Acura 2017 MDX Specifications, Acura Canada 2017 MDX Specifications, No published top speed, battery capacity, or driving range.